Edinburgh · Scotland
Wester Hailes New Build Mastic
Our applicators work in Wester Hailes on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
What happens on the day
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours in a single home. Parking in city streets around Wester Hailes can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Advice
New build mastic in Wester Hailes
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first and if that stalls, we can do it. We work on plot handovers, skirting & floors and windows & doors, and the jobs we see most are plot mastic for developers ahead of handover and internal frame sealant that has split.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Wester Hailes, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Location
- Wester Hailes (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
If you’re still in the builder’s snagging or warranty period, ask them to put it right first. If it’s slow, or the same joint keeps failing, a proper reseal from a specialist is the next step. For landlords in Wester Hailes, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Wester Hailes
- We agree the colour with you first
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
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What the job involves on each surface
Windows and doors
Internal joints between frames and plaster often crack as a new house dries. We cut out the cracked bead and reseal with a flexible sealant in a matching colour.
Skirting and floors
Wet-area floor joints need a flexible seal. They get a flexible, water-resistant sealant.
New homes and floors in Wester Hailes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
For new homes near Wester Hailes station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Wester Hailes is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Wester Hailes or further out, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property. Wester Hailes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for new build mastic.
Jobs for new build mastic in EH14, EH11 and EH13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Calder Road, Ashcroft Lane and Alcorn Square. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Baberton (1 mile south), Sighthill (1 mile north-west), Clovenstone (1 mile south-east), The Calders (1 mile west) and Kingsknowe (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Wester Hailes
Around Wester Hailes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merchiston Castle School, Juniper Green Parish Church and Saughton Park, among other places. Wester Hailes has its own railway station: Wester Hailes station. Other landmarks nearby include The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Wester Hailes includes Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Wester Hailes questions
Do you cover Wester Hailes for new build mastic?
Yes, Wester Hailes is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wester Hailes station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
Lots of new homes see sealant crack early as timber and plaster dry out. Poor preparation at handover adds to it.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Send it with photos and we’ll quote for the sealant items. If something is not sealant, we will say so.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Wester Hailes.
Should I wait before resealing?
Where water is getting through, don’t wait. Hairline cosmetic gaps can wait until the house has settled.
Common problems we fix in Wester Hailes
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. A bead disturbed before it has cured may never seal properly.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
Around Wester Hailes, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- Is VAT in the price?
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What insurance they hold
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Silicone is normally left for about a day.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Dealing with it before it goes black keeps the job straightforward.
Quotes for new build mastic in Wester Hailes
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.